Echiquier Club Montalbanais

Echiquier Club Montalbanais is a well-established chess organizer in Montauban, France. Founded in 1974, it has served the local chess scene for decades. The club runs training, club play, and tournament activity from the Ancien Collège / Maison de la Culture.

The club has grown strongly in recent seasons. It recently marked its 50th anniversary and reported 155 members in the 2024–25 season. It fields teams in Nationale III, Nationale IV, and regional leagues. Its youth section is active as well. The club also promotes women’s chess through Les Reines de l’Échiquier.

Félicien Martinez leads the club as president and main public contact. He stands at the center of the club’s organizer-facing communication. That makes him the clearest main contact person for this organizer profile.